n re a Shaare Zedek Calendar from page B13 Stay engaged in life attending cultural and educational programs of Institute for Retired Professionals, held most weekdays at JCC buildings in Oak Park and West Bloomfield. Details from director Sharon Levine: slevine@jccdet. org , (248) 967-4030, ext. 2018. Experiment with various media at the ongoing Farber adult art classes 9 a.m.-noon every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Oak Park JCC. Harriet Gelfond facilitates. Tuition and art supplies over 10 sessions cost $40 for JCC members, $60 for others. (248) 967-4030. by: Richard Rodgers Book by: Peter Stone by: Martin q Ueg 2009 E Harold EilUet=6SE3 Two performances on New Year's Eve with food, music and dancing, call for details! Pass the afternoon playing cards with the Ben-Gurion Men's Group noon-4 p.m. weekdays at Oak Park JCC. No charge. (248) 967-4030. A musical to make your Rabbi chuckle! This is a comedy you won't want to miss! You've never seen the tale of Noah's Ark like this! Get your tickets today! 248.788.2900 0 www.JetTheatre.org PG Brush up your bridge game at the Bridge Club 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays at Oak Park JCC. All players are welcome. No charge. (248) 967-4030. On the corner of Maple & Drake Roads in West Bloomfield as 1 so° Discuss current events with other seniors and group leader Dave Weiner 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, at Oak Park Restaurant JCC. (248) 967-4030. ',di,. cuisine 248.476.0044 Youth Buy any dinner entree and receive 00 $6 off the second dinner entree Salads, pizza, sandwiches and ribs for 2 excluded. Expires: 2/15/09 One coupon per table Farmington Hills • Corner of Grand River & Haggerty Road Auburn Hills • 1 l/2 miles south of the Palace of Auburn Hills 14 654 5 0 JAPANESE RESTAURANT & BAR WEST BLOOMFIELD 7365 Orchard Lake Rd (Corner of Northwestern & Orchard Lake Rd.) 10% OFF Total Food Bill Not valid with other offers. Offer exp 2115/09 With Ad 146142 B14 January 1* 2009 J14 Take in the National City Young People's Concert, with Leonard Slatkin conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Max Fisher Music Center, 3711 Woodward, Detroit. Guest artists at "Slatkin's All Stars" will be double bassist Edgar Meyer, banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck and tabla player Zakir Hussain. Tickets: $10-$23. (313) 576- 5111, www.detroitsymphony.com . Accompany your first grader to a Shema PJ Party 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek, 27375 Bell Road, Southfield. Everyone wearing pajamas will enjoy crafting, singing and storytelling. No charge. (248) 357-5544. Get practical suggestions and learn activities to help children be success- ful in the classroom at a workshop sponsored by Gan Shalom Parenting Center 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Congregation Beth Shalom, 14601 W. Lincoln, Oak Park. Jill Spokjny Guz of the Abilities Center in Commerce will present to teachers and parapro- fessionals. CE credits. Charge: $10 workshop, $10 dinner. RSVP to Susan Gartenberg: (248) 547-7970 or sgartenberg®congbethshalom.org . Enroll youngsters, grades K-5, in winter camp sessions at the West Bloomfield JCC. Try sports and games, arts and crafts, cooking projects and field trips. Weekday schedule: 9 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, and during week of Feb. 16-20. Daily cost: $55, or $38 JCC members. Before- and after- camp care available. Sports & Rec. Director Bruce Wineman: (248) 432- 5498, bwineman®jccdet.org . The JN's To Do! calendar is compiled by Esther Allweiss Inqber. Mentors Needed Full Bar Catering and Carryout Hours: MON-FRI 11:30-10 pm FRI-SAT 11:30 am-11 pm SUN 12 pm-9:30 pm Bring babies, toddlers, parents and grandparents to Tot Shabbat, an infor- mal service followed by crafts and a snack, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, at Temple Beth El, 7400 Telegraph, Bloomfield Twp.: (248) 865-0612. Be part of Junior Congregation, open to students in grades K-7 regardless of synagogue affiliation, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in Tauber Family Chapel at Congregation Beth Ahm, 5075 W. Maple, West Bloomfield. The YOTSUBA (248) 737-8282 www.yotsubarestaurant.com Create something special at Barbara Bloom's Judaica arts & crafts class 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Oak Park JCC. Rifcah Krolikowski provides ongo- ing instruction. Session charge: $4; $2 for JCC members. (248) 967-4030. service features davening, singing, and an interactive discussion of the Torah portion. Details from religious school: (248) 851-8820, relschool@cbahm.org . Become a mentor to an at-risk youth in Oakland County through Mentor Connection, a non - sectar- ian program of Jewish Family Service. Details: (248) 592-2300, www.mentorconnect.org .